Training Log Archive: Jerritt

Took Jasper for our first real ride today. Went to Lock and Dam 1 and walked around. He pedaled most of the way. It was a blast. We could definitely go further in the future.

MNOC--Afton State Park

After seeing how thick Afton was, I can't say I am that excited about fighting through all the buckthorn at Wirth.

Started the Red course late after helping with registration. Molly got priority as part of her Mother's Day gift. I knew I probably wouldn't have time to finish a course. I probably should have done brown or green, but I didn't even think of it. At 3:15 I still had 7 controls to go, so I just headed back to the finish. Sprinted the last few yards to make Ian think I beat him.
I had trouble with one control in really thick veg. Not sure that was the problem, but it was there. I went all the way back out to the trail to re-attack which added more thick veg and more time. Looking at this as a training day, not worried about the result at all.

To Hiawatha Park and back after playing and climbing up and down the "ice auger" (Gotta love MN). We went a different way back and Jasper started crying when we turned the corner and he realized we were home. He definitely wanted to ride more.

Out and back on West River Rd to bottom of hill by Franklin. Nice running along Winchell trail with the leaves out. It is amazing how much noise from the road they block.

Picked up Jasper from school.

Took Jasper on his first longer ride on the tag along. He needed a belt so we rode to Target. Fun. He was super excited, but we were both pretty nervous about traffic. It's one thing to ride in traffic and be responsible for yourself, but another thing entirely to have a 4 year-old along and pedaling.

Made the crazy drive all the way from Detroit yesterday after the race. Only possible because Rena and Jasper both slept a good chunk of the afternoon. Still didn't get home until 1:00 and then both of the kids needed some attention to get settled. I think I'll take today off.